Wipers and Washers - Description

DESCRIPTION

The wiper/washer system includes the following major components:

- Front Control Module (FCM) - This module is integral to the Integrated Power Module (IPM) and is located in the engine compartment, near the right shock tower.Description.
- Washer Nozzle - Two washer nozzles with integral check valves are secured to the hood panel near the base of the windshield.
- Washer Plumbing - The plumbing for the washer system consists of nylon hoses and molded plastic fittings. The plumbing is routed within the engine compartment from the washer reservoir. The washer hose is routed across the underside of the hood panel to the washer nozzles.
- Wiper Arms - The two wiper arms are secured with nuts to the threaded ends of the two wiper pivot shafts, which extend through the cowl panel located near the base of the windshield.
- Wiper Blade - The two wiper blades are secured to the two wiper arms with an integral latch, and are parked on the glass near the bottom of the windshield when the wiper system is not in operation.
- Wiper Module - The wiper pivot shafts are the only visible components of the wiper module. The remainder of the module is concealed within the engine compartment beneath the cowl panel. The wiper module includes a cast aluminum wiper module bracket, two rubber-isolated wiper module mounts, one dowel on the underside of the wiper motor, the wiper motor crank arm, the two wiper drive links, the two powered wiper pivots.
- Instrument Cluster - The Electro Mechanical Instrument Cluster (EMIC) is also known as the Cab Compartment Node (CCN). The EMIC/CCN is located in the instrument panel above the steering column opening, directly in front of the driver. Instrument Cluster - Description.
- Multifunction Switch - The multifunction switch is located on the steering column, just behind the steering wheel. A control stalk that extends from the left side of the switch that is dedicated to providing all of the driver controls for the front wiper/washer systems, turn signal, and high and low beam functions. Multifunction Switch - Description.
- Washer Fluid Level Switch - Located in a dedicated hole on the lower portion of the washer reservoir, ahead of the right front wheel house splash shield.
- Washer Pump/Motor - The electric washer pump/motor is located in the lower portion of the washer reservoir, ahead of the right front wheel house splash shield. The washer pump/motor provides washer fluid to the front washer system plumbing.
- Washer Reservoir - The washer reservoir is mounted just in front of the right front wheel splash shield. The filler neck is located in the right front corner of the engine compartment.
- Wiper High/Low Relay - Located in the Power Distribution Center (PDC) in the engine compartment.
- Wiper On/Off Relay - Located in the Power Distribution Center (PDC) in the engine compartment.